Chapter 21 In the courtyard
"I have also heard of Wang Shuping's remarks. Survival of the fittest is indeed the key point he mentioned... But it is really doubtful whether he can understand it like you." The Taoist, who dressed obviously much better than the Taoist of Qixia Temple, said, pointing to someone beside him and saying, "Brother Shangyang was fortunate to meet Wang Shuping at the Spring Festival event that day. He sounded like a detailed explanation, but it was a little different from you. Why is this?"
The Taoist face of Qixia Guan looked a little ugly. He had never heard of the theory of evolution proposed by Wang Shuping. What he said now was passed down by others. He would only say it when he heard the concept that was beneficial to this side, but he didn't expect that he would misunderstand it.
Wang Ningzhi, the Taoist called Shangyang, was impressed by the person who drank with the Spring Festival Gala that day. He said: "The key point of the theory of evolution I understand is the word 'evolution', and the word 'evolution' is closely related to 'adaptation'. Anyone who can adapt to the present can be called evolution... However, Qixia Temple still maintains the original ritual precepts. It seems to be a bit shallow and vulgar today. If you don't adapt to the present, you will be destined to be annihilated!"
"You also say that everything that can adapt to the present is called evolution. Since I, Qixia Temple, can survive and be believed by the poor people around me, I, naturally, adapt. In this way, how can there be shallow and vulgar statements?" The Taoist of Qixia Temple seized the gap between Shang Yang's words and immediately refuted it. I think I have already made up for it and can only pick the bones from the other party's remarks.
"Ignorance... I only discussed Wang Shuping's remarks with you and others, but did not say that Wang Shuping's remarks were correct. Only Taoist temples like Qixia Temple would treat what a young man said casually as dogma." Shang Yang smiled contemptuously, "Although Wang Shuping is the son of Wang Yi Shao, he did not say everything is right. In my opinion, the so-called theory of evolution is nothing more than he mentioned it casually and then exaggerated by others... As for whether he has real talent and knowledge, I don't believe in a pedantic and mediocre person, and suddenly made a big splash..."
Wang Ningzhi, who was listening, silently praised the Taoist named Shang Yang. He had never said anything, but could guess that he was just talking casually. It was indeed amazing, but it would be a bit too much to belittle himself like this.
He had not shown any evidence yet, and Hei Qier next to him said directly: "What's the point of arguing over there? What's Wang Shuping's remarks are all based on your personal understanding, so how can you testify... It just so happens that Wang Shuping is here. If you have any questions, just ask him directly!"
After saying that, Hei Qier pointed at Wang Ningzhi and led the eyes of a group of people here. The big white goose in his arms was still quarreling symbolically.
The young man acted impulsively, and Wang Ningzhi could only be regarded as a disaster for Chi Yu... Hei Qier caught him off guard with such a testimony. Even when a group of people turned their attention here, he was still immersed in the thought of being angry because of Shang Yang's belittling. When he reacted, he looked up and saw his sister-in-law He's face full of worry.
He shook his head helplessly and said to Hei Qier viciously: "Why pull me out? I'll settle the score with you later!" Then he stood up and clasped his fists at the person outside the window: "I'm sorry, this servant can't control his words. It's definitely not that I want to show off... You continue, you continue, don't worry about me.
This is true. It’s just like this. I don’t know how many people believe it… It would be strange if they can believe it.
Sure enough, after seeing that it was indeed his appearance here, Zheng Qingfeng, who was the Taoist who was the leader of Qixia Temple, spoke up and said: "Since my friend Shuping has arrived in person, the content of our discussion is also involved. Please come here and talk about what you think."
Some Taoist people have added a seat in the past.
Since he was invited, Wang Ningzhi did not intend to shirk it. He didn't know whether what he was talking about was the theory of evolution. But in this era, he should be the first to propose it. Since it was the first to propose it, what he said was the most correct... As for his understanding, he could only take one step at a time.
He was a little worried, but he could not have expected that he would encounter this situation when he came out to pray for blessings and talk. Although Wang Ningzhi changed after marriage, the senses he had given her before had not been completely changed, so he subconsciously thought that he was not good at debate.
Wang Ningzhi looked at his sister-in-law. Although his black hair was a little messy, he could still tell that he was a beautiful woman with a bun. Now he was tilting his head, revealing his smooth chin and fair neck. His beautiful eyebrows were slightly frowning, and his eyes were full of worry. He could only give back and smile to express his hindrance, so that she could rest assured. At the same time, he did not forget to glar at Hei Qi'er fiercely when he left, and took out a trace of the momentum of a former superior. Hei Qi'er was fine, but instead scared the big white goose in the boy's arms to scream.
Quite helpless.
Walking out of the side hall and passing through the periphery occupied by the servant, Meiji, and scholar, he walked into the courtyard and sat down in the seat added by the Taoist, which was close to Zheng Qingfeng, the head of Qixia Temple.
Regarding the background of Zheng Qingfeng, he had known him when he talked to his sister-in-law He. He was considered a poor man. He was similar to Wang Xian in the Wang Family School in the first half of his life. He was not proud of the officialdom. In the nine-rank Zhongzheng system, it was not easy for poor man to have a future in the officialdom. Zheng Qingfeng is a typical example... Although he is knowledgeable and has both good character and background, his background has become a shackle that shackles him. After many twists and turns, he opened Qixia Temple and became the master of the temple.
After Wang Ningzhi sat down, the debate continued.
Zheng Qingfeng asked instead of the person who was arguing just now: "Have Shuping heard what both sides said just now?"
"Since I mentioned me, I was listening." Wang Ningzhi answered honestly.
"That's right. I hope Shuping will explain the 'evolution theory'. You are the proposer and are the most authoritative. I wonder if our understanding of evolution theory was correct just now?"
Wang Ningzhi, who had already made a draft of the book, nodded, looked at the people present, and said, "There are a thousand suns in the eyes of a thousand people. Each person has a different understanding of things based on the external environment in which they live and their own cultivation. There is no need to say much about the ritual precepts of the Five Doks of Rice Tao, and I will not make any comments. The next speech is only about the 'evolution'. Personally, I believe that the so-called 'evolution' is a concept of time, which is related to the past, present and future. For people, some of the past lifestyles, customs and habits may only be adapted to the past, but today, it is out of date. Similarly, some people or things in the present may be out of date in the future. Society is constantly changing, and no one is qualified to characterize others..."
Shang Yang frowned and said, "What Shuping said has nothing to do with today's topic."
Taoist Qixia Guan: "He has already said that he only explained the Five Doks of Rice Taoism, and will not express the topic today."
Wang Ningzhi tried to say it in detail, but he didn't know if the people here could understand it. Now that he saw that the two sides started arguing again, he stopped, but he didn't expect that the Taoist sect of Shangqing would quickly shift the topic to himself again.
"What my friend said is a bit vague. Can you give an example to illustrate this topic?" The Taoist of Shangqing School did not make things difficult for him. It was probably because of the words Wang Ningzhi said that some of the words were beyond the times and could not quite understand them, so he asked this question. He also added a sentence later, "Of course, just to give an example, I will not characterize you!"
The two sects have obvious conflicts of interests. Wang Ningzhi's current identity is the son of aristocratic family. He is actually the same as the Shangqing sect, but he naturally cannot agree with the theory of the Shangqing sect... In fact, no matter which sect, he does not agree with it.
However, not agreeing does not mean that one cannot understand. He can understand the teachings of both sides. Therefore, after thinking about it for a brief moment, he chose a statement that neither side was offended: "Using the survival of the fittest to understand the current situation, the aristocratic families are the most suitable class to the present, and they are the natural choices; poor families and civilians are not without existence. It is possible that they will be born in a few years."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shang Yang, who had drunk wine on the same stage, frowned and said with a sarcastic sarcasm: "A few days ago, I heard from Shu Ping that there was no intention of debating for the poor and civilians. But today I heard you say something, but there was something wrong with me. What Shu Ping thought about it, but I also wanted to show you what you thought."
As soon as Shang Yang finished speaking, before Wang Ningzhi could answer, Taoist Qixia Guan said, "Don't worry, listen to what Shuping said. Although he has never had the intention of defending poor families and civilians, he is objective and fair. Mr. Yang has already said before that he will not make up his words. You are so picky, but you don't know what the purpose is?"
"Ha...what do I mean?" Shang Yang laughed out loud, but the laughter was harsh, which was clearly sarcastic. "I don't know what I mean, but I know the intention of some people very well. What Wang Shuping said was clearly defending you and others. You and others would naturally speak for him. They were just speculations, but now it seems that this is indeed the case..."
"Nonsense!" The Taoist of Shangqing School, known as Yang Gong, scolded him, stopped Shang Yang's speech, and then said to Wang Ningzhi with a little apology, "You don't have to take what Shang Yang said..."
Because of Wang Ningzhi's arrival and what he said just now, there was a vague tendency to make the Taoist Qixiaguan repress the Taoist on the Shangqing Sect. The latter naturally had to be hit, but Wang Ningzhi was pushed around as a topic, which was something he disliked.
Chapter completed!